http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2007/geothermal.html
Geothermal baby! Hawaii has plans on being a major player in the production of hydrogen. Lots of geothermal to produce electricity for electrolysis.
The article makes one statement that I have issues with.
As far as I know, wind works both night and day, duh. The article goes on to add:“And unlike wind and solar systems, a geothermal plant works night and day, offering a non-interruptible source of electric power.”
Toksöz added that the electricity produced annually by geothermal energy systems now in use in the United States at sites in California, Hawaii, Utah and Nevada is comparable to that produced by solar and wind power combined. And the potential is far greater still, since hot rocks below the surface are available in most parts of the United States.
Again with the “my tech is better than yours!” Why can’t anyone look at the power problem as a multi-faceted solution? Another facet to examine is the impact on how water will be both used and discarded. Water is a precious natural resource, and we can’t afford to take it for granted.
Iceland has already gotten a good head start on the whole geothermal power solution as seen here.
Posted by mynamewasted at 02:37 AM. Filed under: Alternative Power •